Paton-Churdan High School graduated 17 students on Sunday, the largest class in recent history. The class grew in numbers in the past two years, with some students moving from other districts looking for a smaller school to provide more individual attention. Jake Carey (left) was valedictorian and Garion Consier (right) was salutatorian. Both had grade point averages higher than 3.97,…
Read MoreMonth: May 2015
Regency Park hosts supper and styles
Regency Park Nursing & Rehab of Jefferson recently hosted its annual potato bar and style show. More than 100 people attended the fun evening. The Greene County High School junior class graciously loaned the use of the Roarin’ 20’s décor that was used to decorate the prom this year. The decorations provided a special atmosphere for this annual event.
Read MoreNaylor: Institutions like ISU are not working for ‘We, the People’
Highland Township farmer George Naylor, past president of the National Family Farm Coalition, addressed the Greene County board of supervisors May 18 about the board’s financial support of the defense of Buena Vista, Sac and Calhoun Counties in a lawsuit filed by Des Moines Water Works. The lawsuit alleges that agricultural drainage tiles are point source polluters and should function…
Read MoreGreene County HS graduates 80 students
Commencement exercises for the Greene County High School class of 2015 were held Sunday afternoon at the middle school gymnasium. Greene County board of education president Ashley Johnston presented diplomas to 80 graduates. Following tradition, class president Dan Neal made brief comments. He noted that he and his classmates have been given an education and the tools to succeed, and…
Read MoreProbable cases of avian influenza identified in Sac, Calhoun counties
First case in a county neighboring Greene County DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is responding May 18 to two probable cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Sac and Calhoun counties. With the new announcements, there are now 62 cases of the disease in the state. HPAI has been found in 15 counties,…
Read MoreVeteran’s memorial dedication planned at historic Dillavou Cemetery Monday
~by Lora Koch, The Scranton Journal It will be a special Memorial Day at one of the most historic cemeteries in the area when the new veteran’s memorial is dedicated. Not only is Dillavou one of the oldest cemeteries with the largest contingent of Civil War veterans in the area, it is located in a peaceful and picturesque country setting…
Read MoreBAM! POW! READ!
“Every hero has a story” It’s time for summer reading programs for children and teens at the Jefferson public library. “Power up with books and join us for…Kaboom!…games… Zap!… contests…Splat! …movies, and…Wham!… prizes. We’ll be doing that and more,” said children’s librarian Terry Clark.
Read MoreMedical center launches chronic disease support group
Greene County Medical Center’s care management services department is starting a chronic disease support group. This new program will offer a compassionate and caring atmosphere for those suffering from chronic diseases.
Read MoreWeather still challenging Iowa farmers
Wet and windy conditions slowed planting for Iowa farmers during the week ending May 17, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were only 2.6 days suitable for fieldwork (2.8 days in west central Iowa). Operators reported the wet weather led to standing water in some fields and the wind halted spraying activity.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
May 18, 2015 (submitted by Nancy Hanaman) Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Memorial Day observances: The Kinkead-Martin Legion Post #583 of Rippey will conduct the ceremony at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery Sunday, May 24, at 12 pm. On Memorial Day, they will conduct the ceremony at the Fairview Cemetery, after the 9 am services…
Read MoreDennis Ford, 1938-2015
Dennis Ford passed away May 18, 2015, at the Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson. He was 76 years of age. Per his wishes, no services are planned at this time. A Celebration of Life will be held in the near future. Memorials are suggested to the American Lung Association or the American Cancer Society. Dennis Kinnick Ford was born…
Read MoreCarey sets P-C record in 800 m, qualifies for State meet
Paton-Churdan senior Jake Carey qualified for the Class 1A coed State Track and Field Meet in the 800 m run. Carey was first in his heat in the state qualifying meet as he set a Paton-Churdan record in the event with a time of 2:03.03. Carey also qualified for the 400 m dash with a third place finish.
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